The closing day of the second Test in Trinidad was washed out, leaving India with a share of the spoils within the closing match of their two-match collection in opposition to the West Indies. The stalemate in Trinidad brought on India to relinquish their beforehand impeccable 100 per cent win-loss report within the new WTC cycle.
Meanwhile, Pakistan achieved a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Galle, changing into the one staff within the new cycle and not using a loss. Led by captain Babar Azam, Pakistan have been seeking to hold their excellent report intact as they bowled out Sri Lanka for a mere 166 runs on the primary day of the second Test in Colombo.
In response, Pakistan raced to a formidable 145/2 in simply 28.3 overs till stumps have been drawn on Day 1. The staff now units its sights on constructing a considerable lead over Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the match.
With India’s draw in opposition to the West Indies, their win-loss proportion dropped from an ideal 100 per cent to 66.67, inflicting them to slide to the second place within the newest up to date WTC standings.
The earlier WTC champions, Australia, at present maintain the third place, with England following in fourth place and the West Indies within the fifth place.
Other groups are but to start out their marketing campaign within the new 2023-25 WTC cycle.
(With inputs from ANI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com